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Rearview Mirror: Herman’s Hermits musician Peter Noone, Elvis Presley and Elton John left marks in the isles
My crack researcher, Steve Miura, told me about Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, who was performing at the Blue Note last week. Read more
My crack researcher, Steve Miura, told me about Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, who was performing at the Blue Note last week. Read more
Dr. John Corboy has had an interesting life. He witnessed martial law in Hawaii during World War II, went to Saint Louis School after being kicked out of Punahou School, and founded Hawaii’s largest ophthalmology practice. Read more
My predecessor at the newspaper and mentor, Bob Krauss, used to write a column of several short pieces called In One Ear. In tribute to him today, I thought I’d emulate that. Read more
Wendy Tolleson told me recently that her father, Navy Capt. Robert T. Tolleson, was the primary recovery officer for all the Gemini and Apollo space missions in the Pacific. Read more
A new movie is out about the life of singer/actress Judy Garland. My intrepid researcher, Steve Miura, found out about one visit she made to Hawaii. Read more
From the 1950s through the 1980s, one of the biggest jewelers on Oahu was Security Diamond & Conrad Jewelers. Read more
This week I thought I’d write about some of my favorite Maui stories. Here are a few interesting things about the Valley Isle. Read more
On the Kukui Street side of Central Middle School is a sign in big letters that says “Keelikolani School.” The site has an interesting history, but was it ever named Keelikolani? I wondered. Read more
I recently heard from my friend Gene Gelfo, who was one of the original tenants at King’s Alley in Waikiki. His Royal Peddler shop was a delight to visitors and locals alike for 47 years. Read more
Don Chapman has a new book out titled “The Goodfather: The Life of Larry Mehau.” Chapman is the former editor of “MidWeek” and has been a journalist in Hawaii for 40 years. Read more
I’m happy to have known Shiro Matsuo as a friend. We used to have lunch every month or so before he died in 2012 at age 93. Read more
Many of my columns are prompted by readers’ questions. This one is a result of Paul Chikasue, who suggested I explore the history of Kahala Mall. Read more
Every now and then I open up my mailbag and answer reader questions and share their stories. Read more
Servco Pacific is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and with $1.8 billion in annual sales, it’s one of Hawaii’s largest private companies. Read more
Many important Hawaii companies are celebrating significant anniversaries this year. Read more
Every now and then I look around Oahu and write about what occupied a particular location at different periods in time. I call it What Was There Before. Read more
The Rev. Paul Sutekichi Osumi wrote a short, inspirational column six days a week in The Honolulu Advertiser from 1957 to 1993 named Today’s Thought. Read more
Gerald Oda, manager of the Honolulu Little League team that won the 12-and-under World Series in August in South Williamsport, Pa., spoke to my Downtown Exchange Club recently. Read more
The ukulele has become popular around the world, but one of the finest ukulele groups I’ve had the pleasure to hear is the Langley Ukulele Ensemble, which has visited the islands each summer for 25 years. Read more
A French reporter contacted me last year. She was looking into whether Aloha Fridays in Hawaii led to Casual Fridays on the mainland and around the world. I had never thought about it, and I decided to look into it further. Read more